botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a potent neurotoxin from the clostridium bachelin bacterium it can lead to muscle paralysis and even death there are three main types food born which often comes from improperly canned foods M botulism linked to infections from injectable drugs and infant botulism where babies ingest spores often found in Honey symptoms can start as muscle weakness and drooping eyelids progressing to respiratory failure if untreated early diagnosis and antitoxin treatment are crucial for Recovery remember proper food handling and avoiding honey for infants can help prevent this dangerous condition